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ABOUT JENNIFER ▶
▶ San Antonio, TX
▶ October 7 - 9, 2025
SPARK TALENT 2025 is coming to Texas in the fall. Get answers to your most critical questions about what it takes to plan, acquire, and adapt your workforce for the future. Experience this dynamic summit that brings together forward-thinking leaders, workforce strategists, and industry innovators to tackle today’s most pressing workplace challenges.
From solving talent shortages and addressing generational shifts to leveraging AI and predictive analytics, SPARK TALENT 2025 is packed with actionable insights and transformative solutions. Immerse yourself in sessions that span workforce planning, talent acquisition, and beyond. Learn how top organizations are building workforce agility, reskilling for the future, and embedding DEI into their recruitment strategies.
Ignite Your Talent and Retention SPARK
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JOIN US AND LEARN HOW TO:
Build workforce agility to thrive in a disruptive era
Address generational shifts and talent scarcity
Use predictive analytics, AI, and scenario planning to anticipate tomorrow’s needs
Ensure fairness and effectiveness in AI-driven recruitment processes
Reskill and upskill your teams to meet future demands and support talent development
PROGRAM TRACKS
▶ Creating Workforce Agility: Managing Change in a Disruptive Era
▶ Innovation-Driven Workforce Planning: New Strategies & Technological Advancements
▶ Multigenerational Workforce Planning: Managing Talent Across Generations
▶ How to Really Leverage AI for Strategic Data-Based Planning Decisions
▶ Skills Gap Analysis: Workforce Planning to Meet Future Skill Demands
▶ Planning for Talent Scarcity: Strategies to Navigate Workforce Shortages
▶ Anticipating Tomorrow’s Workforce: Predictive Analytics for Smarter Planning
▶ Future-Proofing Talent: Scenario Planning for Workforce Agility
▶ Beyond the Resume: Deeper Insights into Employee Skills for Strategic Planning
▶ Reskilling for the Future: How Workforce Planning Empowers Talent Development
▶ Succession Planning Through Workforce Forecasting: Strategies for Next Gen of Leaders
▶ Partnering with Learning: Reskilling and Upskilling Strategies to Overcome Talent Shortages
▶ Strategies for Leveraging Workplace Flexibility to Attract and Retain Talent
▶ Crafting an Employer Brand that Speaks to Today’s Workforce
▶ DEI Strategies You Can Embed in Your Talent Acquisition Process
▶ AI-Driven Recruitment: Ensuring Fairness in a Tech-Powered Talent Acquisition Process
▶ New Social Media Strategies for Standing Out in a Crowded Market
▶ Onboarding for Retention – Building Long-Term Loyalty from Day One
▶ Using Analytics to Make Smarter, More Informed Hiring Decisions
▶ Custom Crafting a Personalized Candidate Experience to Attract Top Talent
▶ Upskilling and Internal Mobility as Key Talent Acquisition Strategies
▶ The New EVP: How Well-Being and Benefits are Shaping Talent Acquisition
SPEAKER PREVIEW
Jennifer Kirkwood
Executive, HR/Talent & Data, Partner, Responsible AI
IBM Consulting
Ross Mahaffey
Head of Tech Recruiting
Vanta
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LOCATION
We can't wait to welcome you to the Alamo City! Our Grand Hyatt hotel is conveniently located in the heart of downtown San Antonio. Attendees can stroll along the scenic River Walk right outside the hotel, visit one of many trendy cafés, discover The Alamo, take in a game at Frost Bank Stadium or explore the Spanish Governor’s Palace, all easily reached from the comfort of our hotel.
Come for SPARK TALENT and stay for the charming sights of downtown San Antonio.
Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk
600 E. Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Room Rate: $222 /night plus applicable taxes
Hotel Cut-Off Date: Monday, September 15, 2025
After this date, promotional room rate cannot be guaranteed.
Reservation Center: Please call (800)-803-7534 and reference The Human Capital Institute (HCI) Fall Conference or book your room here.
WHAT OUR ATTENDEES SAY
"I attended the conference from Wednesday to Friday and all of the speakers were really engaging and informative. I learned a lot from this conference. I brought a lot of new ideas back to my company that I'm eager to try. [...] The food provided was delicious and as someone who has a lot of food allergies, I really appreciated that they put ingredient note cards out with each dish. I also enjoyed the semi customizable schedule."
-Elevating the Employee Experience 2024 Conference Attendee
★★★★★
"The topics were great and relevant. The speakers and host were great and kept the audience engaged. I appreciated the opportunity for questions, and felt the speakers were experts in their area. I had great take always and felt energized to make some positive changes in my work and the work of my team and organization. As a possible change, I would have liked shorter break times and ended the days a little earlier. Overall was a GREAT experience!"
-Elevating the Employee Experience 2024 Conference Attendee
★★★★★
"The content covered engagement from many angles. I thought every presentation I was a part of had helpful, practical take-aways and things to consider. The facilities were also great as well as the food and refreshments."
-Elevating the Employee Experience 2024 Conference Attendee
★★★★★
"The speakers were phenomenal and were able to give great insight to how things are working in their companies and can be applied to other organizations looking to enhance their employee engagement experience."
-Elevating the Employee Experience 2024 Conference Attendee
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